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Lifeguard Class in New York County New York
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Lifeguard Class in New York County New York runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in New York County, New York at a glance
Lifeguard certification in New York County, New York starts at $195.00 and takes Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- $195.00 per participant to start, less for groups.
- Course length
- Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site.
- Minimum age
- Minimum age 15, measured on the last day of class.
- Swim test
- A continuous 300 yard swim in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick brought back from 7 to 10 feet inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Three components: Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- The card runs two years from the date of issue, and recertifying is a 10 hour in-person course.
- Format
- Online study at your own pace, then practical skills sessions in New York County, New York.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in New York County New York. New York County counts about 1,597,451 residents, so hiring here is a local conversation with the facilities that run the pools. At $195 the course covers the training, the assessment and the certification card.
The course suits summer hires, year round pool staff and anyone renewing a certification that has lapsed. You are trained in CPR, AED, First Aid, patron surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue technique. About 33% of New York County is water, and that changes the mix of jobs available.
There is usually a date close enough that hiring is not delayed. Sign up online and come with a swimsuit and a towel.
Locations for Lifeguard classes in New York
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How to register for your New York County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Places are available now. Demand is seasonal and capacity is limited, so book ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
They do. New York County employers in New York recognise these certifications.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where lifeguards work in New York County
Public mapping records 28 named aquatic facilities in New York County. Among the first 14 listed there are 9 public pools and swim clubs, 3 beaches and open-water sites, 1 water park and 1 school or college pool. That is a genuine mix of pool and open-water sites in New York County.
Aquatic facilities in New York County
- Gansevoort Peninsula Sand Bluff
- Dyckman Street Beach
- Spuyten Duyvil Beach
- John Jay Swimming Pool
- Goldfish Swim School
- Highbridge Recreation Center
- Frederick Douglass Mini Pool
- Asphalt Green Aquacenter
- St. Mary's Swimming Pool
- Manhattan Park Pool Club
- Marcus Garvey Park Pool
- Riverbank Outdoor Pool
- Thomas Jefferson Pool
- Gertrude Ederle Pool
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near New York County
These are the closest counties we also cover, spanning 2 states. Certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it stays valid if you take a job in any of them.
Lifeguard class in New York County New York: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in New York County, New York?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across New York County. The county's largest communities are New York, and most candidates travel from those areas for the in-water portion. Coursework is completed online first, then the rescue skills, CPR/AED and First Aid sessions are done in person with an instructor.
How much does lifeguard certification cost in New York County?
Full certification costs $195.00, packaging water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Component renewals are cheaper: $25.00 for standalone CPR/AED, $19.99 for standalone First Aid.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in New York County?
Both. The recorded venues in New York County split between pools and open water. Named sites in New York County include Gansevoort Peninsula Sand Bluff, Dyckman Street Beach and Spuyten Duyvil Beach. Whether a certification is accepted for waterfront or surf positions depends on the employer and, in some states, on state rules, so check the posting before you apply. Surf beaches often run their own qualifying test.
How old do I need to be to become a lifeguard in New York?
For pool work the common requirement is age 15 by the course end date, rising to 16 or older for waterfront and beach positions. Employers in New York County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Three elements: a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes treading with legs only, and recovering a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet and bringing it back. This happens at the very start of the in-person session, so come ready to swim.
Which communities in New York County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from New York (1,597,451 residents). New York is the largest community in the county, and certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it stays valid if you take a job in a neighboring county or another state.
Facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Lifeguarding in New York County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 1,597,451 residents. That makes it the 3rd most populated of the 62 counties in New York. At 70,372 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Water covers 11 square miles of New York County, 33% of its area. That ranks it 47th of 62 in the state for water area. Open water at that scale usually means waterfront and beach postings alongside pool work, and waterfront guarding is assessed differently from pool guarding.
Work tends to concentrate in New York (1,597,451). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in New York County
- Beaches and waterfront: Gansevoort Peninsula Sand Bluff, Dyckman Street Beach, Spuyten Duyvil Beach
- Water parks and splash pads: John Jay Swimming Pool
- School: Goldfish Swim School
- Pools: Highbridge Recreation Center, Frederick Douglass Mini Pool, Asphalt Green Aquacenter, St. Mary's Swimming Pool, Manhattan Park Pool Club, Marcus Garvey Park Pool
Candidates in New York County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Bergen County, Hudson County, Bronx County, Kings County.
The parts that do not change by county are held on their own pages: certification details, who pays for a class, refunds and rescheduling, and every area covered.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in New York County New York?
There are 28 aquatic facilities on record in New York County New York. These 14 are named:
- Gansevoort Peninsula Sand Bluff (beach)
- Dyckman Street Beach (beach)
- Spuyten Duyvil Beach (beach)
- John Jay Swimming Pool (water park)
- Goldfish Swim School (school)
- Highbridge Recreation Center (pool)
- Frederick Douglass Mini Pool (pool)
- Asphalt Green Aquacenter (pool)
- St. Mary's Swimming Pool (pool)
- Manhattan Park Pool Club (pool)
- Marcus Garvey Park Pool (pool)
- Riverbank Outdoor Pool (pool)
- Thomas Jefferson Pool (pool)
- Gertrude Ederle Pool (pool)
Facilities are listed to show the kind of aquatic sites operating locally. Listing does not imply any affiliation with, or endorsement by, the operator.
Reviewed by Jackie Stern, Lifeguard Instructor, Firefighter and EMT. Jackie Stern has taught lifeguarding for more than 20 years and works as a firefighter, EMT and swim instructor. She reviews course content, prerequisites and rescue standards against current certification requirements.
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